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Back pain affects almost all of us at some stage in our lives, and is not only debilitating but also costly. According to the NHS 7.6 million working days were lost due to work related back pain from 2011-12, and it is estimated that back pain costs the UK £1.3m every day.

Acupuncture for fertility; maybe you are planning a family or having trouble conceiving

Having a baby is a natural stage in life and something that many couples take for granted. After years of using contraception to prevent parenthood, we assume that deciding not to use it is all that is required for conception and pregnancy. Unfortunately, for some couples this is increasingly not the case. NHS Choices […]

Getting under the skin of dermatology with Acupuncture

Dermatology can be notoriously persistent and difficult to treat in any medical system. Conventionally, dermatological conditions such as psoriasis and eczema often require the use of topical corticosteroid creams, which can produce excellent results at reducing inflammation but, with long term use, can also produce significant side effects for some patients. Acupuncture can be […]